2023 QAR to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 QAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the QAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 5.4253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 4.6196.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8057 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6939 to the December average rate of 5.1227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.4253 was up 7.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.0508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
QAR to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9930, compared to 5.1394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1464 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.4415 LSL (High: 5.4253 / Low: 4.9837). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1359 LSL (High: 4.7555 / Low: 4.6196).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1351 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 5.1415) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8122 (+18.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7555 | 4.6196 | 4.6939 |
| February | 5.0577 | 4.6920 | 4.9097 |
| March | 5.1129 | 4.8968 | 5.0088 |
| April | 5.0678 | 4.8499 | 4.9753 |
| May | 5.4220 | 5.0209 | 5.2291 |
| June | 5.4253 | 4.9837 | 5.1415 |
| July | 5.2088 | 4.8276 | 5.0064 |
| August | 5.3516 | 4.9483 | 5.1593 |
| September | 5.2791 | 5.1366 | 5.2060 |
| October | 5.3383 | 5.1522 | 5.2311 |
| November | 5.3800 | 4.9901 | 5.1109 |
| December | 5.2465 | 5.0083 | 5.1227 |